In forestry, you don’t get do-overs.
The decisions made at planting, especially around genetics, set the trajectory for decades. That’s why at ArborGen, new products aren’t rushed to market. They’re proven first.
Where It Starts
Every product begins in the research phase, often years before it’s ever labeled, marketed, or even considered for commercial release.
Controlled crosses, progeny testing, and early-stage trials help identify promising genetic combinations. But at this stage, nothing is guaranteed.
Because potential in a controlled environment doesn’t always translate to performance in the field.
Field Trials: Where Performance Is Proven
This is where ArborGen’s process sets itself apart.
New genetics are tested across multiple geographies, soil types, and management conditions to evaluate:
- Growth rate
- Stem form
- Disease resistance
- Wood quality
- Site adaptability
These trials aren’t short-term.
They’re measured over years, sometimes decades, to understand how a tree performs not just early on, but across the life of the stand.
Data, Not Assumptions
Every decision to advance a product is backed by data.
Performance is benchmarked against existing commercial standards, ensuring that anything released provides a measurable improvement, not just a marginal difference.
Because in forestry, small gains compound over time.
And unproven genetics carry risks that can’t be undone.
Only the Top Performers Move Forward
Only the highest-performing genetics, those that consistently demonstrate real-world advantage, move into commercial production.
That selectivity is intentional.
It protects the integrity of ArborGen’s portfolio and ensures customers can plant with confidence.
What This Means for You
When you choose an ArborGen seedling, you’re not just choosing a product.
You’re choosing:
- Years of testing across real-world conditions
- Proven performance backed by data
- Genetics selected for long-term success, not short-term appearance
Bottom Line
At ArborGen, nothing is left to chance.
Every seedling we release has already done the work, so your stand can deliver when it matters most.